[from Geo. Fleming Recd 18 Feb^y 1795] West Point, July 9^th 1795, Sir, I enclose an account of contingent expences with its vouchers — also my account for salary to the 31^st of last December. — No person could have taken more pains than I have, in laying out every farthing of the Public monies that went through my hands, to the best advantage for the Public. Captⁿ W^m Scott informed me the 26 of last month that his agent gave him advice his pension was established, and added that after that day he should not act as an Ajutant. I was very glad to hear it. The next day he set out for Albany. He owes me 15 dollars & 15 cents, for which he gave me his note of hand. He told me he expected daily from Philadelphia, a considerable sum of money, out of which on his return he would pay me & others he owes. As a security, in case of his death, for part of what he is indebted to me, he left in my hands his account for his salary to the 20^th of last January with a receipt for it, amounting to 57 dollars & 33 cents. He expected to return here in three weeks from the day he departed. I have to solicit you will do me the favor to retain in your hands, out of his salary and pension, to the amount of what he owes me, until I inform you of his having paid me. Previous to his receiving his last pay of 57^d which he owed me 149½ dollars — I mentioned to you in my letter dated the 3 ultimo how it happened he got the money from me. On my not letting him have an opportunity to get more of me, and refusing to let Doctor Lawton, who borrowed money of me, have more, they were both monstrously disappointed I should use them so ill, as the termed it. — My last letter was dated the 21 ultimo. — I am, with consideration, Sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant, Geo. Fleming. Joseph Howell Esquire. —